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The dairy industry has launched an ambitious scheme to encourage young New Zealanders to make careers on farms.

DairyNZ ran a candidate Q&A for its upcoming director elections; three key questions were put to candidates and here are their responses:

Wet spring weather is having “a huge impact” on the number of ‘dirty’ cows, says veterinarian Paul Daly, of Selwyn-Rakaia Vet Services, Dunsandel.

Sustainability and scientific innovation is high on the agenda of Waikato dairy farmer Grant Coombes, standing as a self-nominated candidate in the forthcoming DairyNZ director elections.

Lower replacement rates and higher body weight/lower stocking rates are the two most effective of five available ways of cutting dairy greenhouse gas emissions, a scientist has told a workshop for rural professionals.

A plantain shown able to slash nitrogen leaching from urine patches is an “important and exciting finding,” says DairyNZ spokesman Bruce Thorrold.

The dairy industry has endorsed an international agreement on global sustainable dairy development.

DairyNZ has three key priorities for the next government.

To set up a dairy cow for a long, productive life you must give her the best possible start, says DairyNZ.

When Canterbury dairy farmer Alister Body became a DairyNZ director 12 years ago, he was motivated by his desire to be part of industry decisionmaking.